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Peel Autism Resource 🇨🇦
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With a focus on Peel Region (Ontario, Canada), PAR is an online resource providing information about autism, Special Education, government programs & community supports. Skeets are my own

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Upcoming in-person & virtual autism-related events in November 2025 for Peel region & surrounding area

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#autism #PeelRegion #GTA #Mississauga #Brampton
Upcoming Events in November 2025
A list of upcoming virtual and in-person autism-related events in November for Peel region and GTA
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Upcoming in-person & virtual autism-related events in November 2025 for Peel region & surrounding area

peelautismresourceblog.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/u...

#autism #PeelRegion #GTA #Mississauga #Brampton
Upcoming Events in November 2025
A list of upcoming virtual and in-person autism-related events in November for Peel region and GTA
peelautismresourceblog.wordpress.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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autisticrealms.bsky.social
This open-access book marks the first historical overview of the autism rights branch of the neurodiversity movement, describing the activities & rationales of key leaders in their own words.
Edited by @drstevenkapp.bsky.social
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
Book cover of Autistic Community and the Neurodiversity Movement: Stories from the Frontline, edited by Steven K. Kapp. The artwork shows a bright, glowing sun above a vivid landscape of rolling green hills. A large rainbow arcs across the sky, filled with colorful stars. Below, a long procession of diverse people moves forward along a winding path through the hills, symbolizing community and collective movement. The cover features an open access label and the Palgrave Macmillan logo.
November 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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docautie.bsky.social
This....Neurodiversity-Affirming Intersectional Approaches That Target Public Policy: Moving the Focus From Changing Individuals to Changing Systems of Power.
spssi.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
SPSSI Journals
The neurodiversity movement challenges traditional deficit-oriented models of autism. However, inclusion efforts often prioritize individual attitudinal change over structural reform (e.g., policies ...
spssi.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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drstevenkapp.bsky.social
I delivered a webinar for AutCom on Challenging the ‘Profound Autism’ Label: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfE7... (recording).
Subtyping into "profound autism" lacks scientific validity & weakens community power for us to collectively seek the systems change autistic people need for personalized support.
Challenging the ‘Profound Autism’ Label: A 2025 AutCom Webinar, Featuring Dr. Steven Kapp
YouTube video by Autism National Committee AutCom
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November 5, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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draimeegrant.bsky.social
📣New research

Q: What do neurodivergent people think about words like "neurodiversity".

A: it's complicated; they use it, but it has limitations and could stigmatise.

Full paper: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

(1 of 2)
‘A Lovely Safe Umbrella to Describe Yourself With’ or ‘Meaningless’: An Online Survey of UK-Based Neurodivergent Adults’ Views of Neurodiversity-Related Terminology - Aimee Grant, Jennifer Leigh, Moni...
Background: Neurodivergence refers to people with ways of behaving and thinking that diverge from the norm. Examples include Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperacti...
journals.sagepub.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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emergentdivergence.com
My November update for neurodiversity resources & articles. If you would like to feature something in next month's updates, let me know!

dghndconsultancy.co.uk/2025/11/10/a...

#Neurodiversity #neurodivergent #ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #AuDHD
Neurodiversity Articles & Resources For November - DGH Neurodivergent Consultancy
Novermber Updare For Autistic And Neurodivergent Offerings. Neurodiversity Article and Resource Update.
dghndconsultancy.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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autisticrealms.bsky.social
A reshare from Sabrina Guerra (Neuroclastic 2022)

When the rights of abled people take precedence over those of disabled people, our great shame is evident, and we must not consider ourselves a modern, progressive society.

neuroclastic.com/arresting-ab...
Arresting Ableism; Insight and Experiences of a Nonspeaking Autistic
“People fail disabled folk when they refuse to accept all ways of being human. In a more perfect world agency would be respected, disability rights honored, and brave hearts exalted. I and others h…
neuroclastic.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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autisticrabbi.bsky.social
Dear bullies who also happen to be autistic,

Stop using “I’m autistic” to justify your bullying and abuse of others.

Use that beloved “autistic sense of honesty” to be straight up about what you are.

A bully who uses your edgelordiness to mask your insecurities while calling it unmasking.
November 6, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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christineajenkins.bsky.social
Damon Kirsebom, a nonspeaking Autistic man, is on Episode 2, now streaming on CBC Gem or YouTube. #PresumeCompetence Damon asks his question using AAC: we just have to give each other time and space: fb.watch/De0IBU9R3D/?...
November 7, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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allianceautism.bsky.social
Autism Alliance of Canada notes Federal Budget 2025 directs major investments toward infrastructure, defence, and housing.

Read our full response here: autismalliance.ca/budget-2025-...
November 7, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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clontario.bsky.social
In this week’s edition of Update Friday, new federal budget announced, member success stories, and more. Read the full edition: bit.ly/4owYDrI 
Sign up to our newsletter: bit.ly/Subscribe-To-UF
November 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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neuro-observant.bsky.social
Autistic accommodations aren’t a luxury

They’re not “nice extras” or “special treatment”

They’re ESSENTIAL adjustments that help autistic people exist safely, access what others already can, and live with less pain and exhaustion

#disability #neurodiversity
November 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Moving Beyond Binaries in Education - A Conversation with Andrea Hiott and Tim Logan for Future Learning Design
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Moving Beyond Binaries in Education - A Conversation with Andrea Hiott and Tim Logan for Future Learning Design
BONUS episode
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November 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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emergentdivergence.com
Episode 1 of my new podcast with @tanyaadkin.bsky.social

Neurodiversity in Discussion...

This time we're talking about monotropism, lilipadding, and you know we've got those tangents!

bit.ly/4qNIEH4

#Neurodiversity #Monotropism #Lilipadding #AutisticBurnout #ActuallyAutistic
Spotify – Web Player
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November 6, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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sensorystories.bsky.social
Did you know...?

Autistic burnout is pervasive, long-term (3+ months) exhaustion, loss of function, and reduced tolerance to stimulus. It's described as being the result of chronic life stress and a mismatch of expectations and abilities without adequate supports.

If you know. You know. 😅
November 5, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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inclusioncanada.bsky.social
Yesterday, the 2025 Federal Budget was released. We broke down what the Budget means for PWD. While there are some positive improvements, the Budget falls short of delivering real change.

Read more in our press release: www.inclusioncanada.ca/post/federal...
Screenshot of press release titled "Federal Budget 2025 Takes a Step Forward on Access but Stops Short of Real Change". View the link in the post to read the release.
November 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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clontario.bsky.social
Explore the history of institutions in Canada with our Truths of Institutionalization: Past and Present curriculum.

Learn more and access the curriculum 👉 truthsofinstitutionalization.ca

For more info or to book a workshop, contact Leshona Lennard at llennard@communitylivingontario.ca.
November 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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thinkingautism.com
These Every Day Little Things Can Destroy An Autistic Person: While the small cruel moments can make an autistic person feel awful, the small kind moments can help that autistic person persevere. New from Luce Greenwood, at TPGA:

thinkingautismguide.com/2025/10/thes... #autistic #neurodiversity
These Every Day Little Things Can Destroy An Autistic Person — THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM
While the small cruel moments can make an autistic person feel awful, the small kind moments can help that autistic person persevere.
thinkingautismguide.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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thinkingautism.com
More nope on #ProfoundAutism: An Autistic person’s ALS was only diagnosed a couple of months before they died, as their symptoms of progressive muscle weakness & associated disability were assumed to be 'challenging behavior' due to being 'severely Autistic.'

thinkingautismguide.com/2023/09/grav...
Grave Concerns About Profound Autism
The label "Profound autism" bungles the support needs of autistic people with complex disabilities, and will endanger autistic lives.
thinkingautismguide.com
November 2, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Not the outcome we wanted but it was an amazing ride

Thank you @torontobluejays.bsky.social! ❤️🤗⚾️🇨🇦

#CanadasTeam #TorontoBlueJays
Blue background with a large broken red heart. White text reads "Thank You, Blue Jays. What a ride. This team gave us something special this season. Not just the wins, but the nights gathered around the TV, the snacks, the yelling, the strategy talk, the laughter. Every game felt like a family event. Sure, the series didn't end the way we hoped, but the memories we made along the way? Worth every inning. #WeAreBlueJays #ThankYouJays." Under the text is the Blue Jays logo
November 2, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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#WANTITALL #CanadasTeam #BlueJays #WorldSeries2025 ⚾🇨🇦

@bluejays.com
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November 2, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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Books about autism or with Autistic main characters, written by Autistic authors — published October 2025!

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#AutismBooks #AutisticAuthor #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #BookSky
Graphic with text at the top stating Autism Books by Autistic Authors. Published October 2025. In the centre is a collage of book covers, tilted on an angle. Each book is listed in detail in the subsequent graphics and text. At the bottom is the text The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project @AutisticBooks. In the bottom corner is a small logo with colourful books and a small plant either side.
November 1, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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autisticrealms.bsky.social
Support Autistic people through better understanding of communication, sensory needs & double empathy. Free Resources

https://autisticrealms.com/understanding-the-double-empathy-problem-a-guide-for-autistic-families/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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October 31, 2025 at 11:04 AM
peelautismresource.bsky.social
From @char-therapist.bsky.social

"Understanding ARFID: Why Traditional Exposure Therapy May Cause Harm and Neuro-Affirming Alternatives"

www.prismaticcompassion.com/blog/arfid-n...

#autism #neurodiversity #ARFID
ARFID and Neuro-Affirming Treatment Alternatives — Prismatic Compassion
Explore why exposure therapy may not suit ARFID. Discover neuro-affirming alternatives to foster a better food relationship for clients.
www.prismaticcompassion.com
November 1, 2025 at 1:10 AM
peelautismresource.bsky.social
The "support training" in the OAP include workshops, 1:1 consultations & groups meant to teach parents about #autism & ways they can support their child

Granted I don't know her son's needs but I do worry when I see parents say they're "not relevant"

tinyurl.com/36vhrkpv

#OAP #ONpoli 1/2
Image is a screen capture from a Toronto Star article titled "Wait for core Ontario autism services tops five years: advocates" Text reads "As well, the Progressive Conservative government has introduced “pillars” families can access on a time-limited basis as they wait for funding for core services, including an entry-to-school program, urgent response services and support training for families. But Ferreira said they were not relevant for her son, and what he really needed was the core services."
November 1, 2025 at 12:04 AM